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Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.9 (62)
Map Pin Small Glendale, AZ
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD

Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Glendale, AZ. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Birmingham University (Uk) and is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center and Banner Boswell Medical Center. Dr. Makarawo, completed a residency at Michigan State University - Providence-Providence Park Hospital, Southfield, MI. Patients rated Dr. Makarawo an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Makarawo works at Colon & Rectal Center of Arizona in Glendale, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Makarawo's Office Locations

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    Colon and Rectal Center of Arizona
    18275 N 59th Ave # M176, Glendale, AZ 85308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 993-2622

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
  • Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
  • St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
  • Banner Boswell Medical Center

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    About Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376836452
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Wa
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Michigan State University - Providence-Providence Park Hospital, Southfield, MI
    Residency
    Internship
    • West Midlands Deanery
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Birmingham University (Uk)
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Makarawo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Makarawo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Makarawo works at Colon & Rectal Center of Arizona in Glendale, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Makarawo’s profile.

    Dr. Makarawo has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Makarawo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    62 patients have reviewed Dr. Makarawo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Makarawo.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Makarawo, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Makarawo appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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